| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4931525 | Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry | 2017 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Of children meeting criteria for ASD, the true male-to-female ratio is not 4:1, as is often assumed; rather, it is closer to 3:1. There appears to be a diagnostic gender bias, meaning that girls who meet criteria for ASD are at disproportionate risk of not receiving a clinical diagnosis.
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Authors
Rachel DClinPsy, Laura MSc, William Polmear Locke DClinPsy, PhD,